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  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 486

RPPC Ventriloquist with Two Dummies Interior Studio Scene Portrait

Estimate: $100 - $200
Current Bid
$10

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Real photo postcard studio photograph depicting a ventriloquist performer with two dummy figures arranged in a slightly informal interior composition, with what appears to be furniture or studio props visible in the background. The performer is in dark stage attire and the two dummies are positioned to either side, their exaggerated facial expressions contrasting with the performer's composed demeanor.


The reverse bears the standard divided POST CARD format with correspondence and address sections. The somewhat looser studio composition compared to more formal portrait examples in this genre suggests this card may have been produced for personal rather than strictly commercial distribution, though it retains the characteristic qualities of professional ventriloquist promotional photography.


with correspondence and address sections. Handwritten inscriptions read: Pencil catalog notation visible.

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